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May 2024

Hello Denise

Wow! Thank you Ward 7 for your input and participation in the Blanket Rezoning Public Hearing! This record long Council meeting has been very demanding on me and this office. We are progressively getting back on track with your inquiries and issues. I'm looking forward to joining you on Neighbour Day - June 15, and at Canada Day events; watch for notice of our event schedule.

Finally, we're I'm looking for your thoughts on the lives of seniors in Calgary as our population ages, the challenges faced and how we can improve things. Watch for an announcement on how you can provide your thoughts.

Thank you - Terry

City Council News

Citywide Rezoning

On May 14, 2024 - after several weeks of public hearings - Council approved citywide rezoning with a 9-6 vote.

Councillor Wong voted against Citywide rezoning, for his entire statement on the vote and his reasonings why - please visit here.

To view his closing speech, please view the video below (or click the link here).

Rezoning Survey Results

Thank you to all 500+ of you who participated in the Ward 7 Rezoning Survey. We cannot thank you enough for your participation and involvement in this endeavour.

For a full breakdown of the Survey results and Councillor Wong's statement, please visit our Facebook post.

Additional Funding For Pothole Repair

City Council voted to move $8.9 million in surplus funds from the past year's snow removal budget to this year's road paving and pothole program.

These additional funds will help ensure that we can all go where we need to be safely and comfortably. Improvements are coming.

To report a pothole near you, please visit calgary.ca/potholes.

Community Information

Neighbour Day 2024 on June 15

Celebrate Neighbour Day in your community on Saturday, June 15 by organizing a block party with your neighbours! Block party and greenspace permits are free for Neighbour Day. Apply for your permits by May 31, 2024 at calgary.ca/NeighbourDay. You can request a police officer or fire truck to drop by your event, and I’m looking forward to dropping by some of the events taking place as well. Be sure to enter online to win one of several great prizes, including 30 minutes of live musical entertainment at your block party or community event.

Neighbour Day is our city’s annual celebration of community connection. Held on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year. Good things happen when you get to know your neighbours. Social connection with neighbours reduces loneliness and isolation and builds strong communities where people feel they belong.

If you’re participating in Neighbour Day on June 15, show how you celebrated! Post your event photos to social media with the hashtag #YYCNeighbourDay.

Visit calgary.ca/NeighbourDay to learn more.

Community Engagement

Riley Communities Local Area Plan

| Phase 4 - REALIZE |

Wondering what the Plan is all about and some of the key ideas?

The Riley Communities Local Area Plan sets the vision for the evolution of the area over the next 30 years, including direction on future development and investment.
A few of the key ideas in the plan include:
- Foster Vibrant Transit Station Areas
- Incentivize Heritage Retention in the Riley Communities
- Increase Housing Choice and Affordability
- Enhance Local Parks and Open Spaces
- Improve Pedestrian and Cycling Pathways

Change is gradual but having a plan in place to guide change – from proposals for new homes and businesses to future investment into community spaces – helps ensure change is aligned to the future vision for the area.

Visit calgary.ca/Riley to:

Review the proposed Riley Communities Local Area Plan.
Learn how public input informed the Riley Communities Local Area Plan.

Find out about upcoming Public Information Sessions (online and in person).

South Shaganappi Local Area Plan

| Phase 3 - REFINE |

Your input Today will help shape how your community evolves over the next 30 years.

We want to hear from you.

We are continuing to work together to refine the draft South Shaganappi Communities Local Area Plan and encourage you to participate in this important phase of engagement.

Phase 3: REFINE of the South Shaganappi Communities Local Area Planning Project is taking place May 28 - June 24, 2024. IN this phase, we are looking to further discuss and refine how redevelopment and revitalization could happen in the South Shaganappi Communities of Banff Trail, Montgomery, Point McKay, Parkdale, St. Andrews Heights, University District, University Heights, University of Calgary, and Varsity.

Provide your input on topics including:

Draft local area plan maps. These maps are not finalized. Your input is needed to help inform what types of development could potentially fit best where if proposed in the future.
Community Improvement Ideas. Your input is needed to determine what community improvements and investments are needed - such as upgrades to mobility connections or enhancements to local parks.

Share your thoughts from May 28 - June 24, 2024.

Share your thoughts with us at Calgary.ca/Shaganappi.
Check your mailbox for an engagement booklet or pick one up at an Engage Station (see map online) starting May 28. Each engagement booklet includes a feedback for that can be mailed in with prepaid postage included.
Join an engagement session - check out the schedule and register at Calgary.ca/Shaganappi.

Learn more at Calgary.ca/Shaganappi

Ward 7 is situated in Calgary, a city renowned for community connections at the confluence where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, made up of the Siksika, Piikani, Amskaapipiikani and Kainai First Nations; the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5, Elbow Métis District 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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